Friday, September 07, 2012

When my daughter asked me to make Bacon Maple Cupcakes for the dessert table at her wedding, I wasn't sure what to think. Essentially, I got two types of reactions when I told people what I was making. It was either "Ewwwwww" or "Awesome!".

I thought I'd take the easy route and start with a cake mix, rather than creating a recipe from scratch. I did a test run first that went over well. In the end, the cupcakes were a hit at the wedding and practically flew off of the dessert table. I wish I'd made twice as many.

Bacon Maple Cupcakes:

Cupcakes - Use a regular French Vanilla cake mix and make the following substitutions - for the oil, substitute melted bacon fat (melt and cool slightly, otherwise it will "cook" your eggs). For the water, use half maple syrup (real maple syrup, not "pancake syrup") and half water. Add about 3 strips of cooked (crispy), crumbled bacon - mix and bake according to directions on box. While the cupcakes are still warm, poke a few holes in the top and brush with warm maple syrup.

Decoration - Once the cupcakes are iced, top them off with two small pieces of crispy bacon and then add just a few drops of maple syrup on top (I used a piping bag and a small #1 tip - I am sure there's a better way!).

About Me

After much prompting from family and friends, I have finally created a blog in order to share my passion for creating cakes, cupcakes, cakepops, etc. I stumbled upon cake decorating when my grandson turned one. I offered to make his cake without really knowing what I was doing.
That was three years ago and I have come a long way since that purple and turquoise caterpillar!
I have taken several courses. I've purchased and read dozens of cake books and magazines, and I have spent countless hours on the computer looking at cake designs and recipes.
Taking an idea and turning it into an edible piece of art has become my passion.
That's not to say it's all about looks! I have learned what an incredible difference quality ingredients can make. There is nothing like the taste, texture and smell of freshly creamed butter, sugar and real vanilla bean. Mmmmm.